Cathay Cineplexes Pte Ltd – Assistant Finance Manager

The Assistant Finance Manager will oversees financial reporting and fixed assets management of the Cineplexes and lead a team of staff to ensure smooth operation of the Accounts Payable Function. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Main Function

Responsible for timely and accurate submission of P&L and Balance Sheet schedules and monthly preparation, review and analysis of management and operational KPI reports

Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of targets and budgets.  Conduct variance analysis of actuals against budget/forecast and develop action plans

Ensure the adherence of uniform accounting practices, adequate internal controls, in accordance with the financial policies and procedures

Responsible for Budget and Forecast preparation and data importing to accounting system

Work closely with other functions to proactively manage and resolve business and operational issues effectively and efficiently

2. Monthly Closing

Manage and provide supervision and guidance to AP staff

Ensure that all invoices are accurately booked into the accounting system, and are supported by the required documents

This includes reviewing invoice postings to ensure accurate coding of accounts, invoice description and tax details, in accordance with tax, accounting and management reporting requirements as well as accounting policies.

Review contract and agreement, expenditure and commitment to ensure timely accrual of costs and proper authorisation is in place.

Ensure compliance with the Group’s finance and procurement policies and procedures

Oversee the approval and processing of expenditures

Oversee the cashflow planning for the company

Prepare and review monthly GST computation and ensure it is in accordance with local GST reporting

3. Audit and Tax

Liaise with auditor in year-end audit, follow up on audit issues, ensure compliance with filing deadline, prepare and review financial statement and filing of XBRL

Review all Form C and tax computations - ensure maximum claims/deductions achieved for each companies

Advise HODs on the type of deductible/allowable expenditure and give guideline to HODs so that supplier invoice can breakdown specific costing to maximise deductions

Key person for Property Tax, to assist in providing information to IRAS on a yearly basis and review the assessment of annual value

4. Fixed Assets Management

Administer Fixed Assets function including capitalization, tagging, sighting, transfer, disposal, reconciliation and tracking.

Manage and review the work of staff ensuring accurate and timely accounting of fixed assets and proper document keeping for fixed assets

Support capital budget preparation and provide guidance on accounting treatment of certain expenditures and purchases and ensure treatment is in compliance with Finance’s policy and procedures

Involve in projects implement and introduce good control practices

 Others

Participate in projects implementation and enhancements, streamlining and documents  work procedures and processes

   Approve Vendor Ideal Bank Account in MGP

 Review all BG applications, probe on the usage and necessity of renewal, ensure adequate
BG line in place

Power user access rights in MGP, create new account code in database, Open/Close fiscal periods for database, create new account code in database, prepare year-end close in MGP

Discharge such other duties and responsibilities that may be directed by the Senior Finance Manager

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

1. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
2. Able to strive in a fast paced, results-oriented environment requiring a high degree of flexibility whilst retaining business disciplines
3. Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results
4. Able to work independently and be a team player
5. Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
6. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situation and documentations
7. To establish good working relationships with colleagues
8. Motivational with a positive attitude at all times
9. Good organisational skills
10. Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
11. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
12. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality